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Also Known As Aleksey Mikhaylovich
Born March 19, 1629 • Moscow • Russia • (Birthday in 5 days)
Died February 8, 1676 (aged 46) • Moscow • Russia
Title / Office tsar (1645-1676), Russia
House / Dynasty Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Mariya Ilinichna Miloslavskaya • spouse Natalya Kirillovna Naryshkina • father Michael • daughter Sophia • son Ivan V • son Peter I • son Fyodor III
Role In Pereyaslav Agreement

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